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Home » Natural Heritage » DNH 40th Anniversary Event Detail

40th Anniversary Events

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Great Blue Heron Rookery Visit

In partnership with the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT), this tour will visit property normally closed to the public. NVCT staff will be on site to welcome guests to their property and discuss their conservation programs in the region. Mike Lott will discuss the long-term trends and threats to this nesting population of GBH and broadly describe breeding bird monitoring results across the preserve. More information about the NVCT can be found on their website: www.nvct.org
Due to limited parking space, participants will carpool from the VRE to the field site.


Other Details

Registration required: Register here
Date: April 11, 2026. 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2.5 hours
Location: Crow's Nest NAP, Brooke Rd. VRE Station,1721 Brooke Rd. Stafford, Virginia 22554
Maximum capacity: 10
Age: 12 and older
Pets: No
Clothing: Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy and comfortable shoes.
Supplies: Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Participants should be able to:
  • Understand and follow directions to avoid/manage risks.
  • Tolerate the elements including temperature for the duration.
  • Traverse unpaved and uneven trails.
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